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CVT - Stays In Low After Shifting From Low To Second

12-012

March 1, 2012

Applies To:
2012 Insight - From VIN JHMZE2H3.CSOOOOO1 thru JHMZE2H3.CS004300
2012 Insight LX - From VIN JHMZE2H5.CSOOOOO1 thru JHMZE2H5.CS004365

CVT Stays in Low Range After Moving the Shift Lever From Low to Second

SYMPTOM

After moving the shifter from L (low) to S (second), the PCM software may keep the CVT in low. This causes it to select a low pulley ratio, making the engine run at a higher than expected rpm while driving.

PROBABLE CAUSE

PCM Software causes the CVT to stay in

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Update the PCM-CVT software with the HDS.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 125517

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 37820-RBJ-A01

Defect Code: 07201

Symptom Code: 03237

Skill Level: Repair Technician

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

HDS Software Version:
3.002.030 or later

Control Module (CM) Update:
Application Version V2.16.04 or later
Database Update 06-FEB-2012 or later

NOTE:
To avoid an incorrect repair that would not be covered under warranty, use the software version listed above or a later version.





The updated PCM-CVT software program IDs and P/Ns are shown below. If the HDS is loaded with the latest software, and it displays No Update Needed during the update, the software for this service bulletin is already installed.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Update the PCM-CVT software with the HDS. Refer to Service Bulletin 01-023, Updating Control Units/Modules.





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